Football & Bikes?
Besides being sports and major pastimes for many Coloradans,
Bike Longmont saw the Bronco’s win, as an opportunity to reach Bronco fans who,
may or may not ride regularly. The
Orange Ride is a fun, laid back way to have fun and get a little rowdy on a
Wednesday night.
There are a lot of folks who enjoy cycling and football.
Bringing the two together to support the Bronco’s seemed like a good idea.
Bicycle Longmont prides itself on taking a non-traditional approaches to
getting more people on the road.
Since 2010 Bike Longmont added Longmont Bike Night. Since
then the two have done some pretty cool things. The Orange Ride is just another
in a long and fun list.
Why craft beer.
If you’ve followed Longmont Bike Night you
know Left Hand is a favorite stop and Oskar Blues is a storied supporter of It seemed to make sense to include Longmont’s
favorite craft breweries in our ride.
Bike Night and the G’Knight Ride. Also – in an interview Payton
Manning mentioned he’d have a Bud Light following the interview. Colorado is the
epicenter of craft brewing in the nation.
Headlights are needed and helmets encouraged for adults and
required for kids.
Route & Timing:
There will be stops along the way, but the ride IS
family-friendly and free. We encourage you to bring your family to Cyclhops at
5:00pm with the ride leaving at 5:30pm
on Wednesday the 29th. However, if you have elementary or younger
children, we ask that you meet us at Roosevelt Park at 7pm. We will take a safe
route along Dry Creek greenway to Twin Peaks Mall, then east to Price Road
and on to Left Hand for a brief stop before climbing into Old Town. If you
venture with us from Southwest Longmont the ride will easily top 15 miles. Joining us at Roosevelt Park will put the
ride easily within the range for elementary kids. We will finish before 8pm
ending at Breaker’s downtown at 4th & Main Street.
What if I can’t make it? Is anyone else doing this?
The Orange ride is more than just Longmont. Bike Longmont reached
out to other social rides across Colorado. We are urging people who’ve
participated in the G’Knight Ride, Longmont Bike Night, Boulder’s Happy
Thursday Ride, Pueblo Cruiser Rides, Buena Vista Cruisers, and the Denver
Cruiser Ride to do their own Orange Ride and publicize it through social media.
While the big game may come around every year, our team and
state pride, only gets one shot at a win every now and then. If you’re into cycling
and cannot make the Longmont Orange Ride, do your own thing. The next two weekends
look great for biking in the cul-de-sac, downtown or to your favorite craft
brewery.
How many people will show up on Wednesday the 29th.
At 7pm, Roosevelt Park?
1 more if you do, twice as many if you bring a friend!
